ISLAMIC ART

From its birth in the seventh century through modern times, the Islamic religion has inspired glorious works of art. This stunning b ook includes more than four hundred reproductions of treasures of Islamic art that span the world: from southern Europe, along the e ntire Mediterranean basin to sub-Saharan Africa through the Middle East, India, and Central Asia. Arranged geographically, the objec ts include paintings, miniatures, ceramics, calligraphy, textiles, carpets, and metal works. Each region is given a thorough introdu ction th...[Llegir més]